| Social media usage continues to rise among teens and young adults. Body image is a
major public health concern as a negative body image can lead to engaging in less health
practices and poor health outcomes. This study uses snowball sampling to identify if a secure
attachment to God, and consistent religious practice promotes better feelings about how God
feels about the body. Our survey was conducted among young adults (18-31) who are members
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attending college. Media use was
correlated by gender, involvement in religion was associated with increased media use, and
religious involvement was not associated with better feelings of God’s view of the body.
Keywords: Spirituality, Religiosity, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Media,
Technology, Body Image |